"Can't Hide It" is a song by American rapper

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, released on March 21, 2025 as the fifth single from his ninth studio album '' Deep Thoughts'' (2025). It features American singer

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. The song was produced by Aidan Crotinger,

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, Hakz, Matty Michna and Saint Mino.

Composition

The song is an R&B ballad. It opens with dialogue from a short interview confirming that Lil Durk is married to his longtime girlfriend India Royale, before Durk details the ways that his fondness for her has influenced his behavior. Jhené Aiko sings the second verse, in which she delivers sexually suggestive lines and admits she cannot hide her affection for her partner.

Critical reception

The song received generally positive reviews. Elias Andrews of ''

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'' stated "Lil Durk croons alongside Jhene Aiko for a song that is at once catchy and in line with the kind of stuff Durk has put out prior. It's not a blatant attempt at commercialism, it's a duet that feels honest to the overall vibe of ''Deep Thoughts''. Jhene Aiko proves to be an inspired choice, bringing her typical vocal delicateness to the table on the chorus." Aaron Williams of ''

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'' commented "The whole thing comes together nicely, with a relatively even balance of masculine and feminine, buttoned-up and slightly unhinged. It's a good song to continue the rollout for Durk’s upcoming album, ''Deep Thoughts''." Mackenzie Cummings-Grady of ''

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'' placed the song at number 16 (second to last) in her ranking of the songs on ''Deep Thoughts'', writing "it's not like 'Can't Hide It' is a bad song. Jhené came through and did her thing, which makes sense considering the beat sounds like something pulled straight out of her ''

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'' era. However, it just doesn't quite fit the mood of the album. 'Can't Hide It' serves as one of the only light moments on ''Deep Thoughts'', but listening to Durk croon about kissing toenails is slightly jarring after listeners spent 11 songs traversing the heavier themes on the album."

Charts

References

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